GRO FOUNDATION INC
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $127K · expenses $154K · assets $3.3M
- Also known as
- C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO
- EIN
- 20-3985154
- Address
- 250 W 81ST ST PH 20, NEW YORK, NY 10024-5468
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2006 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Mueller | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | $0 | $7,500 | 2 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikha Bhakoo | PRESIDENT | 2020-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Girish Bhakoo (former) | TREASURER | 2011-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIKHA BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EILEEN MUELLER | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2023 · 2 people listed · 1 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN MUELLER | TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| SHIKHA BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · 1 paid, $2K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN MUELLER | TREASURER | 1 | $1,500 | - | $0 | $1,500 | 2 |
| SHIKHA BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIKHA BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EILEEN MUELLER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIKHA BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GIRISH BHAKOO | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2019 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2016 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2014 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2013 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2012 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2011 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRISH BHAKOO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 11 grants to organizations · $133K
2023 · 10 grants to organizations · $157K
2022 · 2 grants to organizations · $143K
2021 · 7 grants to organizations · $123K
2020 · 6 grants to organizations · $198K
2019 · 4 grants to organizations · $98K
2018 · 6 grants to organizations · $122K
2017 · 8 grants to organizations · $598K
2016 · 5 grants to organizations · $157K
2015 · 4 grants to organizations · $153K
2014 · 4 grants to organizations · $138K
2013 · 3 grants to organizations · $52K
2012 · 3 grants to organizations · $69K
2011 · 4 grants to organizations · $60K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $126,704 | $154,314 | $3,292,504 | $3,292,504 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $165,950 | $191,714 | $3,320,114 | $3,320,114 | - | - | $6,000 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$122,569 | $181,774 | $3,345,878 | $3,345,878 | - | - | $1,500 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $230,303 | $143,922 | $3,650,221 | $3,650,221 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $487,132 | $216,260 | $3,563,840 | $3,563,840 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$385,198 | $109,155 | $3,433,277 | $3,433,277 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,064,824 | $140,619 | $3,545,355 | $3,545,355 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $993,933 | $605,017 | $2,902,216 | $2,902,216 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $280,949 | $162,088 | $2,513,300 | $2,513,300 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $334,281 | $157,171 | $2,399,108 | $2,399,108 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $362,459 | $144,638 | $2,231,170 | $2,231,170 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $464,721 | $58,962 | $2,023,923 | $2,023,923 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $130,646 | $76,634 | $1,616,017 | $1,616,017 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $148,412 | $64,469 | $1,572,036 | $1,572,036 | - | - | - | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
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Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $126,609 | $97,076 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| WEBB FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $128,986 | $47,354 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| CARDINAL FOUR FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $123,885 | $260,162 | FOUNDATION CO-MANAGER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| TOMMY BRULL FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $124,345 | $128,696 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| S & R KLEIMAN FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $133,838 | $153,300 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| FRIDMAN-HELLMAN FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $125,003 | $132,243 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| NON NOBIS SOLUM FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $132,678 | $191,487 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| TRADE IT FORWARD FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $127,652 | $168,916 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| AZA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $126,331 | $298,439 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| BURTON FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $121,954 | $98,860 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| HUNT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $135,084 | $146,119 | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ANDANTE ALLEGRO FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $121,033 | $162,063 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ELZBIETA & DAVID GROVE PRIVATE FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $121,537 | $1,007,234 | PRES,DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $80,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| NIXON-MARINONI FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $134,547 | $80,454 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SOTTOVOCE FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $127,128 | $19,175 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DEER CAMP FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $128,389 | $58,504 | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ROSE FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $126,414 | $127,250 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GOLDBERG FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $127,241 | $249,952 | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FEDORIW FAM FOUNDATION TR | NY | T20 | $124,836 | $91,342 | DIRECTOR/OFF | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HAZON YESHAYA FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $135,000 | $129,389 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CASE FAMILY FOUNDATION TR | NY | T20 | $130,481 | $84,289 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| M & R SCHREIBER FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $133,799 | $132,495 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| M J SAAD FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $131,425 | $165,276 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARI AND GILA ACKERMAN FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $123,115 | $164,781 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DENTINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $126,010 | $80,699 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $154,314 spent · pay $0 · grants $133,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $133,000 | 86.2% | |
| Taxes | $12,051 | 7.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | 2.9% | |
| Other expenses | $4,342 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $419 | 0.3% | |
| Interest | $2 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $154,314 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $191,714 spent · pay $6,000 · grants $157,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $157,000 | 81.9% | |
| Taxes | $23,825 | 12.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $6,000 | 3.1% | |
| Other expenses | $3,688 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,200 | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $1 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $191,714 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $181,774 spent · pay $1,500 · grants $143,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $143,000 | 78.7% | |
| Other expenses | $27,151 | 14.9% | |
| Taxes | $8,791 | 4.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,500 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,200 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $132 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $181,774 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $143,922 spent · pay $0 · grants $123,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $123,000 | 85.5% | |
| Taxes | $14,945 | 10.4% | |
| Other expenses | $4,504 | 3.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,200 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $247 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $26 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $143,922 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $216,260 spent · pay $0 · grants $198,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $198,000 | 91.6% | |
| Taxes | $8,985 | 4.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,105 | 2.8% | |
| Other expenses | $2,870 | 1.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $245 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $55 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $216,260 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $109,155 spent · pay $0 · grants $97,833 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $97,833 | 89.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,200 | 3.8% | |
| Taxes | $3,819 | 3.5% | |
| Other expenses | $3,025 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $236 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $42 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $109,155 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $140,619 spent · pay $0 · grants $122,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $122,500 | 87.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,875 | 5.6% | |
| Taxes | $6,357 | 4.5% | |
| Other expenses | $3,642 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $228 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $17 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $140,619 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $605,017 spent · pay $0 · grants $598,333 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $598,333 | 98.9% | |
| Taxes | $2,380 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,358 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $1,661 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $173 | 0.0% | |
| Interest | $112 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $605,017 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $162,088 spent · pay $0 · grants $156,580 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $156,580 | 96.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,858 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $1,817 | 1.1% | |
| Other expenses | $1,541 | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $292 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $162,088 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $157,171 spent · pay $0 · grants $153,333 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $153,333 | 97.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,895 | 1.2% | |
| Other expenses | $1,431 | 0.9% | |
| Taxes | $459 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $53 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $157,171 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $144,638 spent · pay $0 · grants $137,669 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $137,669 | 95.2% | |
| Taxes | $3,801 | 2.6% | |
| Other expenses | $1,687 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,195 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $282 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $4 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $144,638 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $58,962 spent · pay $0 · grants $52,280 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $52,280 | 88.7% | |
| Taxes | $3,037 | 5.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,465 | 2.5% | |
| Other expenses | $1,180 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,000 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $58,962 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $76,634 spent · pay $0 · grants $69,400 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $69,400 | 90.6% | |
| Taxes | $2,954 | 3.9% | |
| Other expenses | $2,068 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $212 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $76,634 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $64,469 spent · pay $0 · grants $60,400 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $60,400 | 93.7% | |
| Taxes | $2,929 | 4.5% | |
| Other expenses | $916 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $223 | 0.3% | |
| Interest | $1 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $64,469 | 100% |
State business registration
- GRO FOUNDATION, INC. NY, FOREIGN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, Active, formed 2009-03-04
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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